The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-08

read and accepted, and the report Of the
Board of Trustees and the Treasurer's report
were read and accepted. The following is
the
TRUSTEES REPORT.
In cheerful compliance with their duty,
the Board Of Trustees present their second
annual report, feeling assured that the high
degree OF progress made during the year
will do much towards establishing the In
firmaly upon permanent basis, and placing
1t among the first of benevolent institutions
in our State.
The most creditable commentary on the
charitable work already accomplished is fur
nished by the recital of few statistical
facts.
During the past year, which, owing to
change in the time of holding the annual
meeting, has been but eleven months of ac-
tual work, there has been an attendance of
1854, comprising 625 diseases of the eye and
ear. Among oo2 persons registered, 175 oper-
ati0ns have been performed.
This makes the attendance since the OPEN
ing OF the lnfirmary, period Of about seven
teen months Of clinical work, 1896 compris-
ing 1,077 diseases Of the eye and ear Among
S7S persons registered, 3l6 operations have
been performed, including 81 operations for
the removal of cataract
The many happy results already accom-
Dlished are source of great qualification
and afford to the patrons OF the Infrmary
one OF the surest pledges Of its future use
fulness.
While we may point with pride and salts
faction to these brilliant achievements, we
should not omit to mention also the fact that
there have been many patients, afflicted with
tedious and painful diseases, rendering
them for long time dependent upon others,
who have been cured and are now able to
take care of themselves.
There have been treated also a class Of
cases, which, although trifing in their ma
fttr0 af fret II.
TO become fatal to sight or hearing. These
have in many instances been arrested in
their early stages, and thus much greater
benefit has been conferred upon the patients
In preventing disastrous results and sparing
long suffering, than by the performance OF
capital operations which give more imme-
diately brilliant results.
But we cannot too strongly emphasize the
fact that the benefits of this institution are
for the poor only. Its friends, as well as all
who may require such treatment as the
charity bestows, should keep this fact con-
stantly IN mind. None of the medical staff
receive any compensation whatever for their
services. They are therefore contributing
largely TO its support.
We trust, therefore, that we shall receive
the hearty support and cooperation of all
true friends of the institution in our en-
deavors to rlgidly enforce the rule, that per-
sous receiving treatment at the Infrmary
who are found upon investigation to be able
TO pay, Will be required to do so.
The generous appropriation Of five thou
sand dollars by the State Legislature and Of
two hundred dollars by the city govern
ment Of Portland, towards paying for the
property and the expenditures made upon
II are gratifying evidences of the high ap-
probation OF the merits of this institution.
In granting these amounts there was not a
dissenting vote in either Of these honorable
bodies.
To each and all who assisted in accomplish.
inO these rQculfc ha frr,o 4
haf OF the corporation, to extend their
grateful acknowledgements.
during the year we have lost by death our
associate, Capt. John A. Gallagher young
man OF much promise VINO was deeply inter.
ested In the affairs Of the Inirmary From
the benefit which he designed a large sum
would undoubtedly have been realized, sum
worthy of his efforts.
On account of the sickness of her aged par
ents, Miss Pettengill was obliged to relin-
qulsh her position as matron. This we felt.
was great loss to the Infirmary, for she
was person particularly well fitted for the
position.
In looking for some one to fill the vacancy
we are fortunate in securing Mrs. Z. z. East
man as matrOn, and Miss Ida A. Merriman
as assistant matron.
In providing accommodations for the fu-
ture OF the lntrmary, 1t was found that for
the present we could practice economy by
deriving an income from the use of our
AOoiho hOe hCC0CQ lOl PdblcubS Ol the luur-
mary. Accordingly, after due consideration,
at a special meeting of the board, it was
unanimously decided that the Infirmary
would, at present, receive Unto such rooms)
patients from any physici an in good stand
ing.
During the year a circular letter, stating
the objects and purposes of the Infirmary,
the progress already made and especially the
need of five thousand dollars to free il from
its Indebtedness, was issued.
n dAGrH g.
press of the State for their kind considera-
tion In bringing the objects of this circular
before their readers, and to all others who
nave assisted In accomplishing the desired
object. We trust that with such concerted
action we shall be able to announce in our
next report large reduction of our debt
To each and all of our contributors the
| trustees extend their grateful acknOW ledge
| ments, especially to the publishers of the
| different papers, regularly sent to the infirm-
ary.
| In conclusion, we feel confident in assert
| ing that a careful consideration Of the chari.
| table work already accomplished, will con-
| vince any one that this institution Is one OF
| the greatest instrumentalities for doing good
! among the poor throughout the State, and
that no charity has ever done so much be-
nevolent work in so short time, with so lit
tie expense. We therefore feel that it should
awaken the benevolent spirit of all good
people, and receive such assistance as will
| place 1t upon permanent basis, and enable
1t to carry on its noble work to the fullest
| extent.
After the reading Of this report, the fol
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
| year:
Presidential. j. Libby.
First Vice Presdent-Payson Tucker.
Second Vice President-Albion Little.
Secretary-A. A. Montgomery.
Treasurer-George Il. French.
Trustees for Three Years-Thomas z. Shaw, j
b. Coyle, Jr., L. X. Payson, Charles Mccarthy
| William II. Looney.
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